Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated registered Nurse (Adult) with a range of post qualification experience and a keen interest in working in the field of occupational health. The successful candidate will predominantly support the delivery of Occupational Health services to our Higher Education establishments in addition to Trust employees and external organisations.
The successful candidate will be joining Well Being Partners, a SEQOHS accredited Occupational Health and Wellbeing partnership from Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS FT and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS FT. We currently provide services to a number of NHS clients, Universities, Colleges and schools, local authorities as well as other private sector businesses.
Main duties of the job
- Primarily to plan, lead and organise, under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, nurse led clinics on the Edge Hill University campus for vaccinations, blood tests and health assessment. To triage and action new student health questionnaires.
- Support the delivery of service to other contracts when not required to undertake Edge Hill University related activities.Supporting the Occupational Health team in the delivery of Occupational Health Services within the department, Hospital and community settings
The role will include undertaking a range of health assessments, health promotion and health screening, providing advice to managers and employees alike on work health issues. Conducting pre-employment health assessments, and the protection of staff and patients against infectious disease and transmissible infections; assessing immunisation status of individuals, providing information about communicable diseases, delivering immunisations, requesting appropriate blood testing and managing blood exposure incidents. You will assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate them without supervision. You should possess a broad range of clinical experience. You should have excellent communication skills and be confident to undertake both face to face and telephone consultations. You will also need to be able to demonstrate excellent IT skills as our clinical records are computer based.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Primarily to plan, lead and organise, under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, nurse led clinics on the Edge Hill University campus for vaccinations, blood tests and health assessment. To triage and action new student health questionnaires.
- Support the delivery of service to other contracts when not required to undertake Edge Hill University related activities.Supporting the Occupational Health team in the delivery of Occupational Health Services within the department, Hospital and community settings
- To undertake pathology tests through venepuncture in line with departmental protocols and liaise with laboratory staff e.g. virologists when appropriate.
- To undertake health screening procedures, e.g. lung function testing, audiometry, skin checks, and immunisations.
- To assist in the maintenance and safe use of equipment.
- Undertake pre-employment health assessments to evaluate fitness for work and the potential effects of work on health, obtaining medical reports from GPs/Specialists where appropriate. Liaise with the Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisors/Consultant in Occupational Medicine for further advice if necessary.
- Undertake audits, risk assessments/environmental surveys under the guidance of the Nurse Manager and assist in implementing recommendations.
- Undertake risk assessments and initiate action plans to follow up accidental exposure to body fluid incidents in accordance with Occupational Health policy. Liaise with Nurse Manager, Consultant in Occupational Medicine where necessary.
- Arrange and monitor referrals to the Thoracic Medicine Department, under the guidance of the Nurse Manager/Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisors, for employees in accordance with Trust Tuberculosis policy, which includes the contact tracing of staff as required.
- To maintain confidential, accurate records of Occupational Health activity via computer records, using COHORT, or any other database used by the service
- To be familiar with all department processes, procedures, policies and standards and to ensure correct implementation.
- Any other reasonable duties for service deliver
- Plan and organise, under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, own nurse led clinics on hospital/clinic sites for health surveillance, vaccinations, counselling, health promotion and advice for NHS employees and external organisations.
- Plan and organise, under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, wellbeing initiatives for NHS employees and external organisations
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Primarily to plan, lead and organise, under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, nurse led clinics on the Edge Hill University campus for vaccinations, blood tests and health assessment. To triage and action new student health questionnaires.
- Support the delivery of service to other contracts when not required to undertake Edge Hill University related activities.Supporting the Occupational Health team in the delivery of Occupational Health Services within the department, Hospital and community settings
- To undertake pathology tests through venepuncture in line with departmental protocols and liaise with laboratory staff e.g. virologists when appropriate.
- To undertake health screening procedures, e.g. lung function testing, audiometry, skin checks, and immunisations.
- To assist in the maintenance and safe use of equipment.
- Undertake pre-employment health assessments to evaluate fitness for work and the potential effects of work on health, obtaining medical reports from GPs/Specialists where appropriate. Liaise with the Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisors/Consultant in Occupational Medicine for further advice if necessary.
- Undertake audits, risk assessments/environmental surveys under the guidance of the Nurse Manager and assist in implementing recommendations.
- Undertake risk assessments and initiate action plans to follow up accidental exposure to body fluid incidents in accordance with Occupational Health policy. Liaise with Nurse Manager, Consultant in Occupational Medicine where necessary.
- Arrange and monitor referrals to the Thoracic Medicine Department, under the guidance of the Nurse Manager/Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisors, for employees in accordance with Trust Tuberculosis policy, which includes the contact tracing of staff as required.
- To maintain confidential, accurate records of Occupational Health activity via computer records, using COHORT, or any other database used by the service
- To be familiar with all department processes, procedures, policies and standards and to ensure correct implementation.
- Any other reasonable duties for service deliver
- Plan and organise, under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, own nurse led clinics on hospital/clinic sites for health surveillance, vaccinations, counselling, health promotion and advice for NHS employees and external organisations.
- Plan and organise, under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, wellbeing initiatives for NHS employees and external organisations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current first level registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council NMC Level 1
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience with broad experience in General Nursing
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate good team skills
- Effective communication skills
- Awareness of principles of handling
- telephone enquiries
- Ability to liaise with all disciplines of staff
- Ability to demonstrate initiative
- Ability to manage own caseload
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Competent IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Occupational Health Nursing
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current first level registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council NMC Level 1
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience with broad experience in General Nursing
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate good team skills
- Effective communication skills
- Awareness of principles of handling
- telephone enquiries
- Ability to liaise with all disciplines of staff
- Ability to demonstrate initiative
- Ability to manage own caseload
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Competent IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Occupational Health Nursing
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wigan Investment Centre
Waterside Drive
Wigan
WN3 5BA
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
